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Natural Citral in UAE

Bright, lemon-like natural citral for flavour and fragrance formulation. UAE importers: ESMA/GSO compliance notes, Jebel Ali/Khalifa routing, free-zone re-ex

CAS Number: 5392-40-5 Purity / Assay: ≥ 95% Grade: Natural FEMA Number: 2303 Botanical Name: Lemongrass / Litsea cubeba Country of Origin: India
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MOQSamples from 1 kg
Lead TimeConfirmed with your quotation based on product, quantity and destination
IncotermsEXW, FOB, CIF
Technical Data

Product Specifications

Batch-specific specification for exports to UAE, verified through COA and GC analysis before shipment.

CAS Number5392-40-5
Botanical NameLemongrass / Litsea cubeba
GradeNatural
Purity / Assay≥ 95%
AppearanceClear, pale yellow to yellow mobile liquid
OdorFresh, sweet, intensely lemon-like
Optical Rotation-1° to +3°
Specific Gravity0.885 – 0.891
Refractive Index1.483 – 1.490
Flash Point> 90 °C
SolubilitySlightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohol and essential oils
Packaging1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg HDPE/aluminium containers; 200 kg drums
Country of OriginIndia
HS Code2912.19
FEMA Number2303
MOQFrom 1 kg
Lead TimeAvailable on request
Overview

About Natural Citral in UAE

Natural citral is the aldehyde responsible for the bright, fresh lemon character of lemongrass and Litsea cubeba oils, supplied here as a natural isolate. With its powerful citrus top note it is one of the most widely used aldehydes in flavour and fragrance work, adding lift to lemon-type beverages, confectionery, fine fragrance and household products.

Zentish Exim supplies natural citral from qualified Indian producers, with a minimum purity of 95% verified by GC, in containers from trial quantities to industrial drums.

The UAE is a re-export hub for the Middle East and Africa; imports are overseen by ESMA/GSO with a 5% GCC external tariff (0% inside free zones). Jebel Ali and Khalifa Port are the gateways; air freight runs 3-5 days and ocean 8-15 days from Indian west-coast ports.

Market Intel

Import Notes for Natural Citral — UAE

Overview
Major re-export hub for Middle East, Africa and South Asia. Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA) oversees chemical imports.
Main Ports
Jebel Ali (Dubai); Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi)
Documentation
CoA, SDS, commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin (attested). ESMA registration may be required for certain chemicals.
Duties & Tariffs
5% GCC Common External Tariff on most chemicals. Free-zone imports may attract 0% duty.
Shipping
CIF (Jebel Ali) or FOB — Air freight 3-5 days; ocean freight 8-15 days.
Regulatory
ESMA/GSO standards apply. Halal certification valued but not mandatory for industrial chemicals.
Why Zentish

Why International Buyers Choose Zentish Exim

Batch-wise Quality

COA, GC-MS and enantiomeric purity verification on every batch.

Country-ready Docs

Documents aligned to UAE import requirements and customs expectations.

Flexible MOQs

From sample quantities to container-scale contracts.

Reliable Shipping

Sea and air routing with consolidated loads for optimized logistics.

Full Documentation

COA, MSDS, COO, allergen & non-GMO statements, and packing list.

Fast Turnaround

Responsive quotations within one business day.

Why Zentish

Why Choose Zentish Exim for Natural Citral in UAE

Natural-grade option

Distinct from synthetic citral; natural isolation documented

Food-grade focus

Suitable for flavour use pending finished-product compliance

Consistent batch data

GC assay with each consignment

Export ready

Documentation for flavour, fragrance and household markets

GCC Compliance Notes

ESMA/GSO documentation advice and a fast turnaround roster for the UAE's quick import cycle.

Jebel Ali Hub Expertise

Frequent consolidated ocean and air into Jebel Ali, with re-export paperwork support.

Halal-context Awareness

Ingredient statements kept clean for halal certification processes common in GCC supply chains.

Import Natural Citral to UAE

Get competitive bulk pricing, compliant documentation, and reliable shipping.

Knowledge

FAQs — Natural Citral Export to UAE

This product is natural citral, isolated from lemongrass and Litsea cubeba oils. Where synthetic material is required for specific applications, discuss it with our exports team.

Minimum 95% citral by GC, with full isomer and assay data on the certificate of analysis.

Flavour use is common; compliance of the finished product with food regulations in your market applies.

CoA, SDS, commercial invoice, packing list and an attested certificate of origin; ESMA registration may apply to some chemicals and we advise on that before dispatch.

Air freight is typically 3-5 days door-to-door; full containers via Jebel Ali take 8-15 days.

Yes — documentation is prepared either for final UAE import or for onward GCC/African re-export from a free zone.
Technical Content Review

Technical content reviewed by the Zentish Exim export team for exports to UAE. This page is intended for B2B buyers of essential oils, flavor ingredients, and aroma chemicals. Product specifications are batch-specific and confirmed through COA and GC analysis before shipment.

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